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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,808

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $12,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGLS2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $30,250
Base Invoice $17,138 $28,134
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150 500
Cargo net 69  
All-weather floor mats 99 120
1.9L I4 Diesel 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133 466
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 64 112
1.9L I4 Diesel 1,099  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,788 2,195
Options (change) 1,598 2,044
Destination 630 875
Total Price $20,808 $33,320
Total Invoice $19,366 $31,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,080
Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGLS2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine100hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/41 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$20,808$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,808$29,450
Total Invoice$19,366$31,053
Adjustments for Features0-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,366$27,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGLS2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,607

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in101.5 in
Length164.9 in168.7 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height56.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,972 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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